China, EU stand ready to strengthen partnership

China and the European Union are poised to deepen dialogue and cooperation, as this year marks the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, with senior officials from both sides emphasizing the importance of mutual respect, open engagement and a shared commitment to global stability.

At the 13th round of China-EU High-level Strategic Dialogue held on Wednesday in Brussels, Belgium, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas agreed to deepen mutual understanding and work together to get well prepared for the upcoming leaders' meeting for enhancing cooperation.

Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that over the past five decades, China-EU relations have weathered many challenges and continued to grow stronger, with cooperation serving as the anchor for both sides.